RAJIV GANDHI UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES,

STAGE I - (FEV 1 more than 50 % predicted) comprises the great majority of patients who will usually be cared for on a continuing basis by a general internist. STAGE II - (FEV 1 35-45 % of predicted) includes a minority of patients who usually merit evaluation by a respiratory specialist and may receive continuing care by such a specialist. ................
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